Remodeling Your Kitchen with Technology and Sustainability in Mind
How Smart is Your Kitchen?
In the fast-paced world of technological advancements, kitchens are undergoing a remarkable transformation. Smart kitchens are becoming the new norm for many homes. From refrigerators that can create shopping lists to ovens that can be controlled remotely, the integration of intelligent appliances is allowing us to create restaurant quality meals from the convenience and […]
The Importance of Space Planning in a Remodel
When embarking on a home remodel, many homeowners are eager to dive into the exciting world of design, choosing paint colors, fixtures, and furnishings. While these elements are crucial to achieving the desired aesthetic, they are just one piece of the puzzle. Space planning, often overlooked or underestimated, is the foundation of any successful remodel. […]
Kitchen Lighting and What You Need to Know
When you are renovating an existing home, there are so many decisions to make. One of the most important decisions is lighting. It affects how you feel and work inside your home. Proper kitchen lighting will not only make your space look great, but it will also help you complete all your cooking tasks with ease. Unlike […]
Pendant Lighting: Why It’s Important to Kitchen Design
Are you planning a kitchen renovation or looking to update your kitchen island lighting? Pendant lights have been on-trend and continue to be the most trending kitchen lighting for 2023. Often hung over an island or sink, kitchen pendant lights provide brilliance and make a design statement. They can direct light down toward prep surfaces, […]
Quartz Countertops and Sink Install Options
There are five common types of mounting installation options for a sink into your quartz countertop: drop-in, undermount (Zero Reveal, Positive Reveal and Negative Reveal) and farmhouse sink. Sink Type and Installation Top Mount/Drop-In Sink One of the easiest and most common sinks is the top mount sink, also known as the drop-in sink, as […]
Tile Inspiration for Your Kitchen
Need an update in your kitchen, but don’t want to invest in a complete kitchen remodel? Sometimes just adding or updating your tile backsplash and painting the walls a new color is all you need without breaking the bank. Here are some inspiring ideas that will help modernize the hub of your home from some […]
What You Need to Know When Choosing Your Kitchen Appliances
In 2019 we had no concerns about our ability to get our high-end kitchen appliances, such as Thermador or Subzero/Wolf in a timely manner. Or ANY kitchen appliances for that matter. Our lead times were typically a few weeks and we experienced none of the challenges of damaged product that we are currently experiencing. We […]
How Much Will My Kitchen Remodel Cost…Now?
As more of us continue to choose to invest in our current homes rather than purchase new, we often look at our kitchen as a main area to renovate. Between watching HGTV and the often-unrealistic budgets and timelines we see; and the cost increases due to supply and demand; and transportation delays, it was time […]
Corinthian’s Most Popular Kitchen Remodels
Earlier this month Houzz did an article on their 10 most popular kitchens so far in 2022. While we enjoyed the article, it got us thinking it might be fun for our staff to rank Corinthian’s top five kitchen remodels. The results are in! Our Favorite Kitchen Remodels Tied for #1 and 2 Sophisticated Open […]
8 Steps to Prepare for a Kitchen Remodel
Planning for a kitchen remodel is an exciting and potentially stressful time. No matter the size of your kitchen, no matter how big or small the renovation scale is, it’s important to prepare yourself for your remodel. By knowing what to prepare for before your remodel begins, the process becomes easier on you and our […]
Kitchen Island: Make a Design Statement
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]The kitchen island can make a powerful visual impression and is often the main focal point in a kitchen design. The addition of one and sometimes even two islands if the space allows, continues to be an important aspect of our kitchen designs. Some families tend to eat at […]
The Motivations Behind a Kitchen Remodel
After being in business for 21+ years, we’ve done many kitchen remodels. From simple “pull and replace” kitchen remodels to full blown kitchen re-designs with removal of walls and completely new layouts, we’ve done them all. Part of our process is to identify the reasons why our homeowners want to remodel their kitchen, and in […]
Cabinet Hardware: The Jewelry of the Room
Throughout the design process of a renovation, you are making decisions on important elements: plumbing and lighting fixtures, countertops, flooring, backsplash, and cabinetry. Choosing your cabinets was a difficult design challenge as it was; style of doors and drawers, wood species, layout of cabinetry, painted or stained, type of trim details, etc. With so many […]
The Five-Zone Kitchen Replaces the Triangle Layout
With increased focus on the kitchen being more than just the room you prepare your meals, but truly the heart of the home, the traditional kitchen triangle layout has been replaced with the five-zone kitchen. The concept of a kitchen work triangle was developed in the 1940s with the intent to cut construction costs by […]
Popular Kitchen Remodeling Questions
We always keep track of what blogs we write and which ones people seem to find most helpful. I thought I’d take a moment and share a few of our top kitchen blogs as they summarize how we approach a kitchen remodel project, our processes, and some considerations we make that other contractors might not. […]
To Do It Yourself (DIY) or Not to Do It Yourself (NDIY)
In recent years, we have seen a surge in DIY projects. Maybe you were one of those people who watched enough YouTube videos to undertake one of your own DIY projects like building a deck or painting a spare bedroom. Good for you! But are there some DIY projects that should be considered as NDIY […]
The Trend on Kitchen Trends 2021
After spending hours researching several sources for the 2021 kitchen trends, I came away more confused than enlightened. Depending on the source, kitchen trends seemed to vary, while a couple remained consistent. I thought I would simplify what the “experts” are saying for the upcoming year and what will be popular. Houzz reports these trends […]
Care and Maintenance of Quartz Countertops
Quartz countertops are an engineered, man-made material and are not only amazing in function but also in style with their wide variety of colors. From solid colors such as ebony black to the classic Carrara marble-look with delicate veining, you will never have to skimp on beauty for the ease of care. While quartz countertops […]
Kitchen Sinks and What You Need to Know
Kitchen sinks have come a long way since your grandma’s kitchen sink…unless she lived on a farm in which case the farmhouse sink style has been back for a while and continues to be a popular trend we see in many of our renovations. The following are some considerations to keep in mind when choosing […]
Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends 2020
While an all-white kitchen has been popular for the past several years, many designers and homeowners are changing direction when it comes to kitchen cabinet color. When choosing your kitchen cabinet finish everything from the style of the cabinetry, color schemes in adjacent rooms, and the amount of natural light your room receives should play […]
DIY: How to Keep Your Cooktop Shiny & Clean
Keeping your cooktop clean is no small task. This is slightly tongue in cheek as I am NOT always on top of wiping down my cooktop right after making our 7-course dinner (well…maybe 1-course dinner), but with 3 of our 4 kids home, my cooktop is definitely getting more use than usual. It has been […]
Kitchen 101: Refrigerators and Freezers
Choosing refrigerators and freezers may not seem too difficult. However, when we work with a homeowner interested in a kitchen renovation, we assist them in making well-educated decisions on many options of which a refrigerator and freezer are near the top of the list. Refrigerator Width People are often influenced by the things they grew […]
Demystifying Kitchen Island Lighting
Homeowners ask for guidance on choosing the “right” size or style of light fixtures over their kitchen island, but my response is that there is no true “right” type of fixture or even size of that fixture. It truly is a personal preference. That being said, there are a couple of general rules of thumb […]
Get the 411 on Microwaves
When planning a kitchen renovation one of the decisions you will make will be where to place your microwave (if you still use one). Since counter space is typically at a premium, you might want to consider where best to tuck it away while ensuring the most functional placement. Countertop Placement for Microwaves Standard placement […]
Considerations for Pot Filler Faucet Placement
We like Wolf / Sub Zero appliances and they have helpful information on their website. Homeowners who are undertaking a kitchen remodel often ask us about pot filler faucets. While Wolf doesn’t have specific location recommendations, here are some of the considerations we feel are important: Place the pot filler to the left or right […]
Care and Maintenance of Marble Countertops
Marble is a natural stone, which means each countertop is unique—a quality many of our homeowners like. But before selecting marble for your countertops, be aware of the care and maintenance required when using a natural stone. Because of its porous nature, marble is prone to etching and staining which should be taken into consideration […]
Getting Your Kitchen Remodeling Project Started: It’s Not as Scary as You Might Think
Starting a kitchen remodeling project can be a very scary endeavor, even similar to going on your first blind date. You might be asking yourself, “What should I wear? Where are we going? Will they show up on time?” The only thing scarier is that this blind date will be at your home and in […]
How Much Will My Kitchen Remodel Cost?
Are you ready to undertake a kitchen remodel project, but you have no idea of how much it is going to cost? I understand that this can be totally frustrating! So what I would like to do is cut right to the chase and give you some “ballpark numbers” on our typical kitchen renovations in […]